✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
These Turtle Bars are pure indulgence — a buttery shortbread base, topped with gooey caramel, toasted pecans, and rich melted chocolate. 🐢✨ They deliver all the flavors of a turtle candy, but in decadent bar form that’s impossible to resist!
📋 Prep Time: 15 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 1 hour
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 16 squares
🔥 Calories per Serving: 320 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
➤ For the Crust:
- 🧈 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 Pinch of salt
➤ For the Topping:
- 🍯 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels
- 🥛 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 🌰 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 🍫 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9×13″ baking pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, cream together softened butter 🧈 and brown sugar 🍬. Mix in flour 🌾 and salt 🧂 until crumbly. Press evenly into the pan and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Prepare the Caramel:
In a saucepan, melt caramel bits 🍯 and heavy cream 🥛 over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Topping:
Sprinkle toasted pecans 🌰 evenly over the baked crust. Pour the melted caramel over the nuts, spreading gently. Let it sit for 5 minutes to set slightly.
4️⃣ Add Chocolate:
Sprinkle chocolate chips 🍫 over the warm caramel. Let them sit for 2–3 minutes, then spread gently with a spatula once melted into a smooth layer.
5️⃣ Chill and Slice:
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature — both ways are heavenly! ❄️
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- That combo of buttery crust + gooey caramel = unbeatable! 💛
- Just the right amount of crunch from the toasted pecans 🌰
- Looks elegant, tastes amazing, and is secretly super simple! 🎯
- Perfect for cookie trays, gifts, or late-night sweet cravings 🍪
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Use parchment paper for easy lifting and cleaner slices ✂️
- Toast your pecans for extra depth of flavor — it makes a difference!
- Want a shortcut? Use a jarred caramel sauce in a pinch 🫙
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt 🧂 on top before chilling for a sweet & salty twist!
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